Police yesterday (October 26) reclassified a death on arrival case happened in Sheung Shui on October 21 as manslaughter.

     At 11.36pm on October 21, Police received a report that a man was found lying inside a unit in Wong Wui House, Queens Hill Estate.
     　
     Upon Police arrival, the 35-year-old man, with sutured wounds on his body, was rushed to North District Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 0.40am on October 22.

     Initial investigation revealed that the deceased had sought medical attention at hospital on October 18, claiming those stab wounds were self-inflicted. He was treated and discharged from hospital.
     　
     After Police in-depth investigation, it was believed that those stab wounds were caused by the deceased’s female friend. The case was reclassified as manslaughter and a 35-year-old woman was arrested for manslaughter in Sheung Shui on October 24. Police yesterday laid a holding charge against the woman with one count of manslaughter. The case will be mentioned at Fanling Magistrates' Courts this afternoon (October 27).
     　
     Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Tai Po District is underway.

Ends/Monday, October 27, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:42

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